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Ellen Pompeo is defending her former co-star, Katherine Heigl. On the latest episode of Pompeo's  podcast, the 52-year-old actress reflected on Heigl's years-old interview, in which the actress spoke out against the working conditions on .During a 2009 appearance on, Heigl, who exited her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens in 2010, blasted the medical drama for having a «17-hour» workday, which she called «cruel and mean.»«I remember Heigl said something on a talk show about the insane hours we were working.

“blacklisted” from Hollywood amid claims she was “difficult” and “unprofessional” — is now being praised by her former co-star, Ellen Pompeo.Heigl, 43, starred alongside Pompeo, 52, on six seasons of the ABC medical drama before she quit the series in 2010 after publicly complaining about long hours on set.“I remember Heigl said something on a talk show about the insane hours we were working — and she was 100% right,” Pompeo said Wednesday in a new episode of her podcast, “Tell Me With Ellen Pompeo.”“Had she said that today, she’d be a complete hero,” Pompeo continued. “But she’s ahead of her time.

Shonda Rhimes has several people she'd like to welcome back to. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the 52-year-old producer at the grand opening of the Shonda Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) in Los Angeles, California, and she revealed the characters she'd like to see on the medical drama once more.ET's chat with Rhimes came after news broke that Kate Walsh is set to reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on an upcoming episode of .While Rhimes noted that she doesn't «run anymore» — that job is left to showrunner Krista Vernoff — the creator of the medical drama can't help but miss some of the show's dearly departed characters.«Some of them aren't alive anymore,» Rhimes said of the characters she'd like to see on again.

Jesse Williams had a big legal victory this week. A court ruled that the 40-year-old actor would no longer have to pay his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, $40,000 a month in child support payments due to changes in his finances. Instead, Williams will now give Drake-Lee $6,413 a month, and can pay half on the first of the month, and the other half on the 15th. This ruling will commence on April 15, and will continue until further court order.Last month, Williams asked the courts in Los Angeles to reduce his child support payments, citing that he now makes «far less» than he did when he was on .«I am requesting the Court reduce the child support to a reasonable amount I can afford given the significant reduction in my income and the now fluctuating nature of my income,» Williams, who is starring in the Broadway play , said in his declaration to the court at the time.The actor noted that he is currently earning $1,668 per week for his work on Broadway — a far cry from the $6.2 million he made for his work on , not to mention the $183,000 in residuals he also took home., Williams said, was the primary source of income for his family throughout his marriage and for him, post-separation. «I appeared on the television show , which was the primary source of income for our family throughout the marriage and for me, post-separation.

Kate Walsh revealed on Wednesday that she will be appearing in one more episode in 's current season — its 18th — in a cheeky Instagram post.

had previously put her on “leave.”A Disney insider told The Post that she requested to take a personal leave, which was approved.Finch, 44, was accused last month of writing several storylines that were based on her own experiences — several elements of which were allegedly fabricated. She was later put under a human resources investigation by Disney following the bombshell news.That inquiry has since been terminated, and Finch chose to depart the Shonda Rhimes-led series on her own.“I will always remain one of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’s’ biggest fans,” Finch said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jesse Williams‘ salary during his Grey’s Anatomy career was revealed in new court documents. Financial records for the 41-year-old actor, who played Dr. Jackson Avery on the hit ABC series, were included in a Los Angeles filing on March 29 where the actor requested to lower his $40,000 per month child support payments to ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee.

Jesse Williams is asking for the $40,000 monthly child support payments he's been paying his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, to be reduced. In new court docs obtained by ET, Williams is firing back at his ex's motion to deny his modification of support, citing that he now makes «far less» than he did when he was on .«I am requesting the Court reduce the child support to a reasonable amount I can afford given the significant reduction in my income and the now fluctuating nature of my income,» Williams, who has been starring in the Broadway play , said in his declaration to the court.Williams is only making $1,668 per week for his work on Broadway — a far cry from the $6.2 million he made for his work on , not to mention the $183,000 in residuals he also took home.The show, Williams said, was the primary source of income for his family throughout his marriage and for him, post-separation.«I appeared on the television show (»"), which was the primary source of income for our family throughout the marriage and for me, post-separation.

the Hollywood Reporter.The network and studio launched an internal inquiry into 44-year-old Finch’s life in an attempt to determine if storylines such as her cancer diagnosis and abortion while doing chemotherapy, were in fact, the real deal.Bombshell allegation, first reported by the Ankler, cast doubt on previous reports that Finch was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer the year before she was hired by “Grey’s Anatomy,” forcing her to abort her fetus. The also outlet questioned her claims that she lost a kidney and part of her leg and had to undergo knee replacement surgery, only to learn that she had been misdiagnosed by a doctor whom she later confronted. ‘Ms.

the blossoming romance between the two doctors reach a new level of intimacy. In the hour, titled «The Makings of You,» Amelia stayed in Minnesota for the night and discovered a different side to Kai — a musical one — outside the hospital walls.In real life, Kai's portrayer, E.R.

Kim Raver), Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Cormac (Richard Flood) were in as they were on their way to transport a donor heart for Owen's nephew, Farouk, was on the edge of a cliff. While Teddy and Cormac were able to escape in time to try and deliver the donor heart, Owen was left trapped inside as the SUV fell 100 feet down the steep ravine. With Owen's fate up in the air and the impending aftermath spelling doom for the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Raver teased Thursday's return will answer all the questions viewers have been waiting months for.«Definitely.

, Jesse Williams says he would consider returning before the long-running medical drama comes to an end. Recently renewed for season 19, it’s unclear how much longer the show will continue, but that doesn’t mean Williams can’t reprise his role as Dr.

A record-high number of LGBTQI characters were seen in regular and recurring roles on US TV in 2021-2022, a new report from GLAAD has revealed.GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report analysed primetime scripted series regulars and recurring characters on broadcast networks, cable networks and streaming services for the 2021-2022 TV season.“The growing state of LGBTQ representation on television is a signal that Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories that audiences around the world connect with,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. GLAAD said that while there were series with multiple LGBTQI characters like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, All American, Legends of Tomorrow, Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Batwoman and Sex Education, there was no primetime broadcast series with majority LGBTQI characters.Stills from Pose (left) & Sex Education (right).GLAAD recorded 637 LGBTQ characters on these platforms. Streaming services led the list with 358 LGBTQ characters, which included 245 LGBTQ series regulars and 113 LGBTQ recurring characters. There were 141 LGBTQI characters on scripted broadcast primetime programming, including 92 regular and 49 recurring characters.

pickups and cancellations continue to roll out over the next weeks and months, we'll continue to update this master list. So bookmark this page and check back here often to learn whether your favorite shows will be back for another season!  Season 19 — Season 4 Season 6 TBA Season 4 — Season 2 (without William Petersen and Jorja Fox)  — Season 2 — Season 5  - Season 4 through Season 7 (after Michael Weatherly intended to leave) TBA — Season 9  — Season 9 — Season 3 TBA TBA Season 13 — Season 3 — Season 3 — Season 2 — Season 3 — Season 12 TBA TBA  - through Season 11  - through Season 8 .

Ellen Pompeo is ready for to end. The 52-year-old is the highest paid actress in television, bringing in an estimated $20 million from the series per year.

Thursday's winter finale, «It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,» and Jo is seeing her BFF in a new light. The question is: Will ? As Christmas fever hits Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the doctors gear up for another festive season.

Kelly McCreary after she gave birth to her daughter two months ago!McCreary and her director husband, Pete Chatmon, welcomed Indigo Wren Chatmon, who arrived on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.

E.R. Fightmaster (pronouns: they/them) is making their debut count.The actor made history when they were introduced last month as the franchise's first nonbinary doctor, Dr.

Shonda Rhimes doesn't know how will end, but she's had a few ideas. In an interview with , the 51-year-old creator of the medical drama series reveals that she has written and rewritten the ending of several times.«I’ve written the end of that series, I want to say, a good eight times,» she says.

Jake Borelli and former cast members Sara Ramirez and T.R. Knight.returns Thursday, Nov.

Kate Walsh's return to marked a blast to the past, reuniting her with Ellen Pompeo and reintroducing her beloved character, Addison Montgomery, back into the medical world. While last Thursday's episode only marked the beginning of Walsh's journey back in the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, stepping back into Addison's stylish high heels was, as the actress reveals, a daunting task.«It was surreal.

ABC announced Walsh would be coming back for a multi-episode arc on the current 18th season, sending fans into a frenzy. Thursday night’s episode marked her character’s return, with Addison forging a surprising bond with her one-time nemesis, Dr.

Things got hot and heavy for actors Ellen Pompeo, 51, and Scott Speedman, 46, on Thursday, October 14, as they shared a steamy kiss while filming new scenes for the long-running hit show Grey’s Anatomy. New photos of the on-screen lovers Meredith Grey and Nick Marsh emerged as the pair were seen getting cozy and kissing at an outdoor venue for the hit ABC series. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS HERE!

Kate Walsh kicks off her anticipated return to as the beloved OB/GYN on Thursday's episode, and she shared her excitement over her multi-episode arc with ET's Nischelle Turner over Zoom on Monday evening from Australia, where she's currently residing.«Completely surreal,» Walsh said of being back on . «Like, there's no way to even articulate it.

Scott Speedman, who played Minnesota transplant surgeon Nick Marsh, as the season 18 surprise, rekindling the possibility of a romance between the two.

Ellen Pompeo is just as excited as  viewers are.On Thursday's episode, Addison's portrayer, Kate Walsh, kicks off a multi-episode arc in her anticipated return to the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Ellen Pompeo is using her voice to inspire others.

her. So when Meredith was told to meet someone at the hotel bar one evening, it was revealed to be none other than Nick Marsh (played by returning star Scott Speedman) who had requested to have a drink with her.

Chris Carmack). «During the season they had many conversations about whether they would get married or not and she was very clear that she was not interested in getting married,» Scorsone told ET's Nischelle Turner.

Over the course of his long career, Denzel Washington has directed five separate projects. Four of them are films, such as “Antwone Fisher,” “The Great Debaters,” “Fences,” and “A Journal For Jordan,” but the other project is something many people don’t realize he did—an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” And it appears that Washington’s time on the ABC drama series wasn’t as smooth sailing as you might expect, as he had a pretty big blowout with lead actress, Ellen Pompeo.